Bharti Airtel Receives Penalty Notice from Department of Telecommunications
Bharti Airtel Limited has confirmed receipt of a notice from the Department of Telecommunications, Uttar Pradesh (East) LSA, regarding alleged violations of subscriber verification norms. The notice imposes a penalty of Rs. 1,07,000.The communication was received on April 17, 2026, at 1500 Hrs IST.
According to the notice, the Department of Telecommunications mandates that companies ensure adequate verification of customers before enrolling them as subscribers. To confirm compliance with the licensing terms and conditions, the DoT conducts periodic Customer Application Form Audits (CAF Audit).
The notice specifically relates to a CAF Audit conducted for February 2026. The department alleged violation of the terms and conditions pertaining to subscriber verification norms under the company's License Agreement.
The maximum financial implication arising from this communication is the penalty levied. In response to the notice, Bharti Airtel Limited stated that the company has opted to pay and not contest the penalty.
BHARTIARTL Stock Price Movement
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